They might’ve been the same birds—or two of the three I saw yesterday. But again this nippy morning Snow Buntings were poking about in the shade near the west side of the hut. One appeared to be eating (drinking?) ice.
Otherwise, far fewer birds than yesterday—half as many species in fact. But never mind, it was an exhilarating day, what with the wind and the sky and a couple of little snow squalls. Met a birder/bird photographer friend at the summit who informed me that American Coots were back in Chickawaukie Lake, below. And I’m pretty sure I saw a raft of ’em down there using optics.
Didn’t dare count the coots, though. The buntings were fun enough.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 7:22 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. American Goldfinch (v)
2. American Crow*
3. Black-capped Chickadee
4. Snow Bunting
5. Herring Gull
6. Yellow-rumped Warbler
7. White-breasted Nuthatch** (v)
Elsewhere
8. Wild Turkey
9. Herring Gull
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, snow bunting, white-breasted nuthatch, wild turkey, yellow-rumped warbler
